Thursday

Iconic Jamaican characters

I know the sketches I am about to mention have probably been discontinued a long time ago. It is probably the case that even the actors who play the roles mentioned might themselves have passed. Neveretheless I think it would be remiss to make a  list of  famous Jamaican actors and not give a shout out to the characters they played.

 Mrs. Uptown.

Titus

Jukky Jam

I know I did not name them all, but keep it going. Which character did you watch as a child that made an impression on you?

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